Experience

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  Undp/ wapda

  Sept 1974 - Apr 1985

  Hydrogeologist

  • Participated and accomplished the objectives of the project “UNTC-PK/73-032 Groundwater investigations in selected areas of Balochistan”. • Supported Project Manager in conducting extensive hydro geological investigations to explore, exploit, develop and assess the groundwater resources. • Supervised identification of drilling sites, drilling operations, water sampling, construction of production and monitoring wells, development and pump test.

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  Joint venture unicef/cida/govt

  May 1985 - Oct 1990

  Director wash

  SAs team leader planned, designed, supervised, implemented, developed and managed integrated community based UNICEF and CIDA funded integrated WASH project, “Balochistan Integrated Area Development program”, including water supply, sanitation, health, hygiene and education. • Established, managed and coordinated work plans for program activities, in close coordination with the donors and the Director General, BIAD Program.• Ensured that program implementation is responsive to communities needs and donor requirements.• Planned, supervised and managed the project including financial, budgetary, administrative, human resource, logistics, monitoring and evaluation, procurement and reporting. • Designed hygiene promotion strategies in line with PHAST and CHAST methodologies.• Supervised hydro geological investigations and drilling operations for tube wells and hand pumps. • Managed monitoring and evaluation system, including planning and execution of evaluations.• Coordinated and maintained excellent working relations among Government, Donor Agencies.• Promoted knowledge management by exchange and sharing of knowledge, technical input, information, situation analysis, experience and lessons learned on major program directions.• Prepared situation reports, progress and financial reports and evaluated work progress Show less

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  European union/ government

  Oct 1990 - May 1994

  Director wash

  Extension of UNICEF/ CIDA funded project except change of donor, form UNICEF and CIDA to European Union. Provided technical support to M/S Sir William Halcrow & Partner, consulting Engineers, UK, for quality and sustainable implementation of project activities.

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  Water savor (ngo)

  Jul 1994 - Dec 1996

  Wash coordinator

  • Advised and coordinated different agencies of Balochistan Government, consultants, contractors & beneficiaries regarding implementation, monitoring and management of rural WASH interventions.• Supported advocacy activities on behalf of WASH cluster partners and the affected population.• Supported National platforms with regular cluster performance assessments and identifying needs.• Advised and assisted in developing policies, guidelines, work plans, budget and strategic planning for development, implementation and monitoring of WASH interventions.• Coordinated with other clusters as shelter, protection, gender, education , health and environment.• Provided technical recommendations and advice on major program directions.• Supported project funding proposals development in line with the formats and donor deadlines.• Coordinated Government, consultants and contractors on technical issues regarding supervision, implementation and management of rural/ peri-urban WASH interventions including hydro geological activities as drilling of bores, construction of sanitation infra structures and hygiene.• Provided technical backstopping support in an efficient manner.• Reviewed procurement plans, contract documentation including drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, tender document and bid evaluation and recommended measure for improvement.• Reviewed progress and financial reports and advised on budget management.• Designed and developed supervisory, monitoring and evaluation systems for WASH intervention.• Advised on preparation of report writing, work plans and case studies.• Identified opportunities for collaboration for improvement of the humanitarian situation and of the response to the cholera outbreak.• Collaborated with internal and external counterparts, including UN Agencies, donor & Government. Show less

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  Red crescent society of the islamic republic of iran

  Mar 1997 - Feb 1999

  Wash delegate

  Provided technical support to Red Crescent Society, Iran, in implementation and management of humanitarian emergency relief and recovery WASH response for the February 1997 earthquake affected IDPs and host communities of Ardabil, Iran. •Coordinated and consolidated working relationships within wider RCRC Movement partners, local authorities, INGOs, local NGOs & relevant Government Agencies for implementation of Humanitarian emergency WASH response.•Participated in carrying out technical WASH needs assessment and analysis for implementation of quality emergency WASH project. Supervised construction and rehabilitation of WATSAN infra structures including fixing of water tanks, water pumps, trenches, pits, fiber glass latrines, hand washing pads and wash rooms in temporary shelters and camps. Assisted staff in water quality testing, household water treatment and solid waste management. •Organized and supervised participatory hygiene promotion campaigns for adoption of key hygiene practices, in line with PHAST and CHAST approaches, in camps, schools & health facilities, distribution of hygiene & menstruation kits•Conducted regular monitoring visits to monitor progress, quality and identify bottlenecks and potential problems. •Managed procurement of needed WASH and shelter items•Complied with the RCSI financial and risk management procedures and conducted financial monitoring.•Managed diverse multinational and local staff in insecure and risk environment •Supported internal and external information management, including preparing information packs, fact sheets, providing briefings, coordinating departmental contributions to corporate reporting, acting as focal point for the team and external networks, and liaison with other teams. •Assisted WASH actors and Host National Society in managing visits from RCSI HQ to project site •Worked and behaved in accordance with RCSI policies, procedures, Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Show less

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  Water savor ( ngo )

  Jun 1999 - Dec 2001

  Wash advisor

  P• Provided technical advice and expertise to Balochistan Government, consultants, contractors and beneficiaries regarding assessment, analysis and prioritization of WASH response needs, designing, implementation, monitoring, management and reporting of rural WASH interventions. • Provided advisory services to Balochistan Government on local governance, provincial WASH policies, quality of rural water supply schemes, post-construction support, management and the performance of implementers.• Promoted organization goals through advocacy and policy dialogue by active communication, networking and participation.• Developed WASH strategy of capitalization, appropriate tools and methods for implementation.• Advised Government, consultants and contractors on technical issues regarding supervision, implementation and management of rural and peri-urban WASH intervention including water source identification, drilling of bores, construction of water supply and sanitation infra structures.• Supported project teams and provided technical backstopping support in an efficient manner.• Advised in developing guidelines, work plans, budget and strategic planning for implementation.• Advised on financial planning, budget preparation, analysis and management.• Evaluated compliance with organization’s technical standards through field visits & internal audits, monitored performance and quality of programs, produced recommendations to improve program.• Reviewed procurement plans, contract documents including drawings, specifications and BOQs.• Participated on the production of technical, financial and donor reports.• Reviewed progress and financial reports and advised on budget management.• Assisted in relevant staff recruitment, training and capacity building.• Advised on preparation of technical and financial reports and case studies. Participated in program reviews and evaluations with government counterparts and other partners Show less

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  Joint venture world bank /government, pakistan

  Feb 2002 - Nov 2002

  Wash coordinator

  Supported and advised PHED and Balochistan Government in designing, implementation and management of World Bank funded WASH project,” Drinking water supply and sanitation facilities in rural areas of Pishin District”.•Coordinated PHED and Balochistan Government in developing implementation methodologies, budget, log frame, WASH assessments, policies and strategies, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and management including construction & rehabilitation of boreholes, rain water and spring water harvesting systems, excreta and solid waste disposal in conformity with proposal, budget, donor regulations and SPHERE and WHO standards.•Coordinated engineers to develop construction design and tender documents including design, BOQ, drawings, technical specifications, tender and contract awarding process and selection of contractors. •Participated regularly in coordination, Technical Working Groups and formal and informal meetings within different actors and stakeholders to provide advice, guidance and sharing knowledge and ideas.•Coordinated in capitalizing best practices and learning focusing on programmatic and governance•Provided timely narrative and financial reports to Government and donor. Show less

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  Samara’s aid, iran ( ngo)

  Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

  Wash officer

  Supported implementation and management of humanitarian emergency integrated WASH recovery response for the December 2003 earthquake affected IDPs and host communities of Bam, Iran.• Developed WASH strategies and emergency preparedness and relief and recovery work plan.• Carried out assessments of current situation, available resources and capacity of existing systems.• Conducted WASH needs, gap and resources assessments and supply identification surveys. • Assisted operational WASH teams for high quality and sustainable designing and implementation of integrated WASH program, both hardware and software, in camps, household, community and school levels, including construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of emergency and communal water supply and sanitation infra structures, in conformity with communities needs, Government, donor requirements, budget, National regulations, local conditions, resources, customs and cultural norms and international standards as SPHERE and WHO.• Supervised water quality testing & promoted household water treatment and safe management.• Organized participatory hygiene promotion in line with PHAST and CHAST approaches.• Identified WASH sector staff training needs, developed & organized comprehensive training plans, • Negotiated, coordinated and promoted excellent relations with UN Agencies, Government, NGOs. • Participated in establishing effective monitoring, information and reporting systems & development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation.• Produced progress and technical reports. Show less

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  Unicef, indonesia

  Jan 2005 - Oct 2005

  Wash specialist

  Supported Chief, WES, UNICEF, in planning, design, implementation, monitoring, management and coordination of humanitarian emergency relief and recovery response to ensure the availability of safe water supply, secure sanitation facilities, safe excreta and solid waste disposal and hygiene promotion for the December 2004 earthquake affected displace populations and host communities in Aceh, Indonesia.• Led and managed a team of professional & support staff to develop & manage sectoral program.• Assisted on the development and the strengthening of partnerships by facilitating working groups to complete the work plan, contingency plans and organizing Working Group meetings.• Promoted UNICEF's global goals effectively through advocacy and policy dialogue.• Promoted Quality of rights-based programs effectively and coherence, synergy and value added to program management process through results-based management.• Ensured UNICEF and Government accountability regarding supply, non-supply and emergency assistance, as well as disbursement of program funds for the WASH sector.• Supported assessments of current situation, available resources and capacity of existing systems.• Supported needs assessments and prioritization of the water and sanitation needs in project areas.• Assisted operational WASH teams for high quality designing & implementation of WASH program, including construction, rehabilitation & management of emergency WATSAN infrastructures.• Supervised water quality testing and provided water quality test training to beneficiaries, staff and partners, enabling production, treatment and distribution of safe water.• Supported NGOs in reconstruction of rural community water supply and sanitation systems.• Organized participatory hygiene promotion sessions in line with PHAST & CHAST methodologies.• Assisted in solid and liquid waste management, including medical waste. Show less

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  Unicef

  Oct 2005 - Mar 2007

  Assistant project officer wes

  Supported the Chief WES, UNICEF, in implementation, management, monitoring and coordination of humanitarian emergency relief & recovery and transitional response WES project,“ Provision of WASH facilities” for October 2005 earthquake affected IDPs and host communities of Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir”. • As focal person UNICEF, the Country Lead Agency for the WASH Cluster supported Government of Pakistan and Government of Azad Kashmir through a well- coordinated, strategic, coherent and effective emergency relief and recovery response for October 2005 earthquake in Azad Kashmir and Northern areas of Pakistan.• Led cluster/sector coordination with UN Agencies and humanitarian organizations including UNHCR, OCHA, WHO, WFP, IOM, UNDP, UNOPS, IFRC, Japan Red Cross, Turkish Red, Cross, Iran Red Crescent, Austrian and USA Armies, IMC, Oxfam, Mercy Corps, Islamic Relief, Concern Worldwide, and local Government for WASH emergency relief and recovery response.• Interacted with other clusters, humanitarian actors, government counterparts, and relevant authorities for operational planning and engagement. • Supported WASH Cluster in developing common WASH strategy, methodologies, objectives, goals, indicators, sectoral work plans, UNICEF plan of cooperation and contingency planning.• Reviewed and evaluated technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of projects• Supervised rapid and emergency needs, gap assessment and supply identification surveys. • Supervised construction and rehabilitation of WATSAN infra structures, including water network, emergency water stand posts, water bladders, construction of emergency trenches and pit latrines.• Provided technical assistance to PHED and implementing partners in rehabilitation of water reservoirs, Makri Water Treatment Plant, chocked springs and damaged water supply networks. Show less

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  Unicef

  Mar 2007 - Feb 2008

  Wash information & management officer

  Represented UNICEF, participated coordination, sectoral, cluster and Technical Working Group meetings for the Humanitarian emergency preparedness and relief and recovery WASH project for flood affected IDPs, refugees and host communities of Mirpurkhas• Participated in interagency planning processes, developed partnership with internal and external counterparts, including UN Agencies, national partners and Government for improved assistance.• Facilitated mapping of water and sanitation infrastructures and activities.• Participated in establishing effective monitoring, information and reporting systems• Developed and maintained 5 Ws (what, who, when, where, whom) matrix and updated database and analytical tools, shared updated information with stakeholders.• Regularly collected, assembled, updated, analyzed, and shared data, program documents, background information and baselines with regard to the WASH sector across relevant platforms.• Designed tables, graphs & other statistical data for monitoring of program progress & performance • Maintained information on all current and potential partners, their capacities & areas of intervention.• Updated Program Monitoring Tools to measure program's financial, programmatic performance and administrative status for analysis and reporting purposes.• Maintained up to date baseline data inventory, including population disaggregated by age/ gender.• Collected WASH related information and demographic data on humanitarian response.• Participated in information exchange, shared information using internet, e-mail, hard copies, verbal feedback at coordination meetings. • Liaised, networked and strengthen relationships and cooperation among UN Agencies, donors, international humanitarian organizations, INGOs, CBOs, Government, community & beneficiaries.• Represented UNICEF, led coordination, sectoral, cluster and Technical Working Group meetings. Show less

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  Smec international,australia

  May 2008 - Jul 2009

  Hydrogeologist

  Supported team leader, supervised scoping and pre-feasibility level hydro-geological and water related studies to assess local and regional hydrogeology, groundwater potential and water quality to implement water resource management and characterization program for the Reko Diq copper and gold Project of Antofagasta of Chile and Barrick Gold of Canada.•Provided professional direction to staff for conducting hydro-geological field surveys and data collection, including drilling, well construction and testing teams for planning and carrying out groundwater investigations, , including water levels, water quality, rainfall, evaporation and evapotranspiration measurements to identify water well drilling locations and groundwater development including overall supervision of drilling operations, lithological borehole logging, interpretation of drill cuttings, geophysical logs and completion of water, dewatering, injection & monitoring.•Designed and supervised dewatering operations, monitored impacts of dewatering on environment and livelihood.•Supervised water sampling, preservation, transportation and analysis and participated in report writing. Show less

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  Dfid/ muslim aid

  Aug 2009 - Oct 2010

  Project manager wash

  As a focal person planned and executed DFID funded humanitarian emergency relief and recovery WASH project, “Provision of basic WASH facilities” for conflict affected IDPs, returnees and host communities of Swat. •Analyzed opportunities for project design, including development of funding proposals and methodologies.•Assisted recruitment of technical, non-technical staff, organized capacity building activities including WASH, camp governance and management, site maintenance, evaluated staff performance. •Provided technical backstopping support and ensured progress in the implementation of program.•Coordinated government and partners for needs, gap and infrastructural assessments, identified refurbishment and developed intervention strategy. Supervised and monitored designing and implementation of emergency WASH project, through remote, backstopping and field visits, including construction and rehabilitation of WATSAN infrastructures, groundwater exploration, drilling of new bores and rehabilitation of damaged bores, water supply infrastructures, gravity flow networks, spring protection and aquifer testing for water yield estimation and designing solar and submersible pumps, construction and rehabilitation of latrines with hand washing stands, showers, septic tanks and drainage systems, addressing the needs of women, children, the elderly and disables.•Supervised hygiene promotion and distribution of menstruation and hygiene kits and NFIs. Supervised information management and sharing activities with partners and stakeholders.•Reviewed and monitored security situation to ensure program, staff and resources safety and security.•Supported completion of project through distribution of vouchers and cash for work •Ensured all staff is aware of security and safety policies and guidelines, regularly reviewed the policies.•Supported preparation of progress, financial and donor reports. Show less

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  Kfw development bank, germany

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2009

  External wash expert (part time)

  As technical member KfW appraisal mission, for funding to Agha Khan Foundation Pakistan, to execute water supply and sanitation Extension Program Phase II in selected villages of Gilgat, Baltistan and Chitral visited AKFP Islamabad office and discussed sector framework, period of implementation, tendering procedures, relationship with PHED and other public entities, criteria for the selection procedure of villages, maximum value of investment, detailed cost estimates, modalities of German Foreign Office funds and realistic amount, political, cultural and security situation of the region, implementation of investment, operation, maintenance, target groups and environmental and social impact.•Visited respective project areas, met DCOs Gilgat, Baltistan and Chitral, community notables, WASH committees of respective villages to discuss water & sanitation situation, WASH needs, implementation methodologies, installation of filtration plants, available human resources and expertise, construction of new and rehabilitation of existing water supply and sanitation schemes, capacity building and training of PHED water and sanitation staff regarding operation and maintenance of schemes and promotion of sanitation and hygiene behavioral change.•Coordinated with communities and discussed participation of women, youth, people with specific needs and marginalized groups in camp governance mechanisms and WASH activities. •Participated in analyzing the information and data, collected through meetings and sites observation, for development of mission report to German Government for funding to Agha Khan Foundation Show less

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  Kfw development bank, germany

  Apr 2010 - Mar 2014

  External monitoring & evaluation consultant wash

  Actively supported and assisted KfW Development Bank, Germany, through periodic and end of project monitoring and evaluation missions for assessment and verification whether Federal Government of Germany resources are appropriately well-spent and achieved goals and desired results of the rural and peri-urban wash program, “Improvement of drinking water supply and sanitation facilities in Balochistan•Developed M&E tools along with qualitative, quantitative, outcome and performance indicators•Carried out periodic field monitoring and evaluation visits to document observations, lessons learned, best practices, case studies and experiences•Supported identification and training of enumerators for field primary data collection•Arranged inception meeting with KfW and project staff of implementing NGOs to clarify on expectations from the evaluation and have a mutual understanding •Developed evaluation plan outlining methodology, tools•Finalized sampling methodology, evaluation questions, tables & matrix •Conducted in-depth individual interviews, structured & semi-structured discussions and gender segregated focus group discussions of selected target beneficiaries•Monitored and evaluated technical, financial, environmental, cultural and gender related appropriateness of project•Evaluated project objectives and results–impact, quality, coverage, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability, the relevance and quality of the project design, project out puts and quality•Evaluated the quality of implementation of program •Evaluated school, rural basic health unit wash projects, institutional, implementing partner’s capacity •Evaluated procurement plans, contract documentation including drawings, technical specifications, •Ensured overall efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery and accomplishments •Identified lesson learned and good practices and made recommendations for future interventions•Produced quarterly and final evaluation reports Show less

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  Unicef

  Jan 2011 - Nov 2012

  Wash officer

  Provided technical and sectoral support to WES Officer, UNICEF, Sindh and WASH teams of UNICEF and implementing partners in planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and management of humanitarian emergency relief and recovery WASH response for flood affected IDPs and host communities of Hyderabad District. •Identified WASH partners and developed partnership agreements for implementation of WASH programming• Supported French media fund raising team in managing visits in IDPs camps and shelters for collection of multiple snapshots, stories and photographs for fundraising flash appeals on French Media.•Facilitated capacity building activities of PHED, Health, Municipal Corporation and NGOs staff in opera ion, maintenance and management of water supply and sanitation systemsAssisted in developing partnership cooperation agreements and Memorandum of understanding with UN Agencies, INGOs, local NGOs and Government for project implementation and operation, including mapping project intervention areas, identified emergency basic WASH needs; including specific needs of infants, older persons, women and disables; technical and damaged WATSAN infrastructures assessments and analysis, developed contingency and work plans, strategy, technical designs and implemented integrated cost effective WASH projects, including construction, rehabilitation & management of water supply and sanitation infrastructures and water treatment facilities in formal & informal settlements in line with donor proposals, needs of women, children, elderly & disables•Assisted monitoring and evaluation activities through field visits and exchange of information•Assisted in managing allocation and disbursement of program funds, ensuring proper liquidation•Coordinated program communication for development of communication materials and strategies for advocacy, social mobilization and program implementation• Consolidated WASH activity reports and supervised preparation of reports and annexes Show less

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  Skat consulting ltd, switzerland

  Mar 2012 - Oct 2012

  Wash specialist

  As technical WASH expert, Skat Mission, supported Team Leader for monitoring and evaluation of Swiss Solidarity funded “School WASH and shelter reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement projects;” implemented by Handicap International, Catholic Relief Services, Caritas, Swiss Red Cross, Solidar Suisse, consortium of HEKS, NCA and RDF and consortium of HEKS, Caritas and Anatolian Development Organization in flood prone areas of Sindh and Panjab•Supported Team Leader in developing collaborative working relationships with relevant stakeholders; including implementing NGOs, relevant Government Departments, target academic institutions and flood affected communities; for designing sampling methodology, combining both quantitative and qualitative research approach, development of monitoring and evaluation system and tools to collect relevant data through in-depth structured interviews, gender segregated focus group discussions, Key Informants interviews and field visits. Assessed and analyzed relevance, appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency, do no harm, sustainability, acceptability, community participation, coordination, quality of water and WATSAN infrastructures, impact and connectedness of construction/ rehabilitation of WATSAN infrastructures in schools, health facilities, houses and one and two room shelter houses.•Reviewed designs and drawings of latrine and shelter houses, recommended appropriate modification,•Monitored water treatment approaches employed by INGOs as Bio-sand filtration, chlorination, coagulation and SODIS•Monitored sanitation and hygiene implementation as masonry, concrete work and hygiene promotion campaigns about personal, domestic and environmental hygiene and documented findings•Ensured implementing NGOs are appropriately utilizing the resources and promoting efficiency.•Developed program database for availability of required information •Participated in production of technical monitoring reports, chapters and annexes. Show less

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  National rural support program

  Dec 2013 - Oct 2014

  Wash specialist

  Led NRSP in implementation and management of DFID funded integrated humanitarian emergency WASH/ Health projectprevented, controlled and eliminated Cholera and acute watering diarrhea outbreak in Kashmore District.•Collaborated local Government, donor, WASH and health partners and cholera task force to identify vulnerable communities, cholera hotspots. Supervised integrated WASH/Health needs & gaps assessment, analysis, developed work and contingency plans and strategies for planning, implementation and management of cost effective WASH interventions, based on community needs and donor policies, through cash-based and in-kind assistance.•Supported Municipal committee in solid and liquid waste management including collection, transport and disposal of solid, medical and pharmaceutical wastes.• Identified immediate hygiene awareness needs, organized effective hygiene promotion sessions for communities, patients, health and municipality staff regarding house hold water treatment, safe water storage, usage, chlorination of water sources, disinfection of piped networks, water supplying trucks and execution of infection control activities in health centers, settlements and schools.•Planned and organized community mobilization in target communities on issues related to of construction, operation, and maintenance of WASH facilities.•Supported integration of construction works with hygiene promotion and community participation component for sustainability of the infrastructures.•Participated and supervised project monitoring for measuring quality of WATSAN infrastructures, water quality and bacteriological testing for identifying Vibro cholera bacteria, cholera epidemiological data collection, analysis and sharing with Health Ministry to promote precautionary measures for cholera control •Represented NRSP in progress review, Technical Working Group meetings and coordination forums.•Developed project narrative, financial, progress donor and evaluation reports. Show less

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  Heart to heart, usa

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

  Wash coordinator

  Supported Ministry of Health, Liberia, Water and Sewerage Corporation, Tapeta, Liberia, WHO, Global WASH Hub, WASH and IPC teams for implementation & management of WASH interventions in BOLA Treatment Unit & communities. •Developed strategic coordination and communication mechanism with Government, UN agencies, NGOs and donors focusing on the emergency needs resulting from the Ebola emergency situation•Collaborated Global WASH Hub, WASH staff, Public Health, emergency response, disaster risk management and child protection specialists, WASH and health partners and IPC teams, finalized implementation methodology, work plan and strategy. Participated and supervised rapid WASH and EBOLA situation and WASH needs/gaps assessments . Mobilized WASH and health staff and community leaders for surveillance of ETU & communities and implementation, monitoring and management of harmonized WASH interventions as construction/rehabilitation of WATSAN infrastructures •Organized WASH, IPC and Ebola focused capacity building activities, enhanced competencies of WASH, health, sanitary staff, hygiene promoters, IPC staff, hygienists, chlorinated water preparation managers, cleaners, dressers, burial teams, sprayers, laundry workers, chlorinators and waste managers including preparing bleach solutions, dosing of chlorine and monitoring of residual chlorine level, disinfection of used gloves, boots, protective clothing, patient’s sheets, medical instruments and supplies and safe burial of infectious bodies, logistical aspects of safe water and sanitation as safe collection, transport, treatment, disposal of liquid, solid and medical wastes and effective hygiene promotion to improve social behavioral norms and WASH practices together with distribution of Hygiene and menstruation kits and NFIs•Conducted regular visits of Ebola Treatment Unit and settlements, monitored and evaluated WASH progress and quality of work. Prepared monitoring and evaluation reports Show less

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  Mott macdonald

  Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

  Technical watsan and shelter infrastructure consultant

  Provided technical assistance to implementing partner’s WASH and shelter staff in planning, implementation, monitoring and operationalization of integrated emergency WATSAN/Shelter infrastructure project in rural areas of Mastung District.•Liaised and collaborated relevant District authorities and communities about project implementation and benefits.•Coordinated with the Shelter coordinator for complementation of both WASH & shelter program as per objectives. •Supervised and monitored implementing partner’s WATSAN/Shelter infrastructure teams for conducting WASH needs and infrastructure situational assessments and analysis. Developed and implemented project strategy, work plan through designing water supply and sanitation systems, monitoring and management of community-based WASH/shelter infrastructure project, in compliance of technical specifications of the project, international and national quality standards, codes of conducts, donor requirements, needs of women & disables•Participated & supervised regular monitoring visits to operational areas for assessing progress, quality, impact, and facilitated WASH improvement in houses, schools, hospitals, health units, markets and other public places. Show less

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  Sukaar foundation

  Dec 2017 - Sept 2020

  Led, liased and coordinated emergency response activities with government counterparts including District Government Dadu, Health Ministry & Emergency Response Task Force Team for development and implementation of UNICEF funded integrated WASH/Health humanitarian emergency response “Re- construction/ rehabilitation of water supply, sanitation infrastructures and hygiene promotion”, for prevention/ control of cholera and improving public health in flood-prone communities, IDP camps, schools and health facilities of Dadu District. •Supported CEO and finance in identifying potential funding opportunities and developed fund-raising strategy, concept note, technical and financial proposalsSupported relationship and communications management through effective internal and external liaison.•Deployed efficient team through up-dated job descriptions system. Regularly reviewed staffing structure reviews, provided training in WASH, IPC, and Pandemics in complex humanitarian response, in use of the various standards and the technical templates including bill of quantities, bill of materials, and technical reporting templates.•Supported WASH team for effective management of all programs in Tharpatkar, including financial forecasting, spending analysis, project and , financial and narrative reporting, and monthly and annual closure of accounts.•Liaised and coordinated with Health Ministry, health sector organizations, joint Cholera response WASH, Health, IPC and Emergency Response Task Force Teams, partners, CCCM Manager and developed emergency response, annual and contingency plans and program strategy and conducted WASH and public health situational and needs assessments, including cholera epidemiological data collection, WATSAN infrastructural assessments and analysis to identify cholera outbreak and cholera transmission mechanisms, cholera sources, transmission routes and trends. Show less identified WASH needs, budget requirements and developed MoUs, work plans, O&M plans and risk matrices and implemented UNICEF funded WASH in School projects.•Participated and supervised WASH teams in conducting WASH baseline, WASH needs and gap assessments, analysis and WATSAN infrastructure situation, developed WASH and behavior change strategies and work plan.•Led the design process and overseen technical specifications for the implementation, including construction and rehabilitation of the WATSAN infrastructures and services as borehole drilling, underground and overhead water storage tanks, water distribution lines, latrines with hand washing stands, drainage and soakage pits, based on gender, socio-cultural norms, donor requirements and safety standards. •Supervised hygiene promotion campaigns regarding personal, environmental, domestic and food hygiene.•Established school WASH committees and WASH clubs in each school and facilitated capacity building programs through Child Hygiene and Sanitation Trainings (CHAST) approach to enhance competencies. •Undertaken regular field visits to the program sites to provide technical guidance and supervision to the teams.•Provided technical guidance to teams for monitoring of project quality, progress & functionality of WASH facilities.•Conducted regular follow-ups and support visits to the project sites for smooth & timely implementation of project.•Monitored project implementation and quality, progress and functionality of school WASH facilities•Identified and mitigated challenges and bottlenecks and documented feedbacks, best practices and case studies.•Facilitated social stability and improvement of education through climate resilient rehabilitation and renovation of school buildings and access to improved WASH facilities.•Submitted monthly and final reports to CEO, including key achievements Show less

  • Emergency WASH-Cholera Response Program Manager

    Jun 2018 - Sept 2020

  • WASH Consultant (WASH in School)

    Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Sukaar foundation

  May 2021 - Jan 2023

  Emergency program manager wash

  Provided technical guidance and support to Managing Director, WASH team and partners for implementation and management of DFID funded climate resilient and gender sensitive humanitarian emergency WASH program for draught affected communities, schools and health facilities of Tharparkar •Provided technical data/information for development of concept notes, letters of intent and proposals•Assisted in managing all required resources; technical, financial, HR, materials and security; to implement WASH program in accordance with the work plans & timeframes •Advised HR in identifying staffing needs, recruitment, management, capacity building and career development, including training and coaching to WASH teams and key partner staff, community volunteers members of WASH committees and Government relevant staff to respond to emergency and development phases for sustainable WASH interventions. Overseen staff work plans, appraisals. Monitored and reviewed staff performance•Coordinated and developed cordial relationships, partnerships and Memorandum of Understandings with government, stakeholders and partners, including UN Agencies, donor, NGOs, Disaster management authority and communities, analyzed current partnerships approach and developed partnership strategy•Participated and Provided WASH sectoral leadership and technical support to field teams/partners for conducting rapid field assessments to identify vulnerable beneficiaries, target location, WASH needs, gaps, WATSAN infrastructural and hygiene situation assessments, data collection and analysis, through field visit, focus group discussions and interviews with key members of communities and stakeholders for development and implementation of program strategies, responsive to the changing environment and needs, work and contingency plans, log frame, priorities, implementation methodology, resource mobilization, program planning, community focused program implementation, monitoring & management of WASH program Show less